Overstroming in de polders 1838 - 1911

"Overstroming in de polders" (Flooding in the Polders) is an etching by Jean Pierre François Lamorinière, a Dutch artist known for his detailed depictions of the Dutch landscape. This artwork, created between 1838 and 1911, showcases a flooded polder with a church tower in the distance, the image conveying the dramatic and impactful effects of flooding in the low-lying Dutch landscape. The etching's delicate lines and subtle shading evoke a sense of tranquility even amidst the floods, highlighting the Dutch resilience and the beauty found in nature's challenges. This print is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.